Canon Hf R500 Instruction Manual

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2 iOS/Android device: In the Wi-Fi settings screen, turn on Wi-Fi and select the network name that appears on the camcorder’s 
screen (step 1). If necessary, enter the password that appears on 
the camcorder’s screen.
• The camcorder’s network name (SSID) should appear in the list of networks/access points detected by the device.
• As long as you do not reset the camcorder’s Wi-Fi password, you  only need to enter the password the first time you connect the 
device.
• When the Wi-Fi...

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Preparing the Camcorder
1 Activate the [Monitor while Out] function.• The first time you activate the function, you will need to set a password and the port to be used by this function (steps 2-4). If you 
have already completed the settings for the Monitor while Out 
function, skip to step 5.
2 Touch [OK] to open the settings screen.
3 To enter the [Password] field, touch [Not configured]. Enter a  unique password for the Monitor while Out function and touch 
[OK].
• The password...

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Connecting the iOS/Android Device
If the iOS/Android device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as 
the camcorder, CameraAccess plus will recognize the camcorder's ID 
and register it automatically. Otherwise, you can enter the camcorder's 
ID manually. 
As long as you do not reset the camcorder's settings, you only need to 
register the camcorder's ID the first time you connect the device. Later 
on, you only need to enter the Monitor while Out password (start...

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NOTES
• For details about the CameraAccess plus app, visit PIXELA’s Web site. http://pixela.jp/cecap
• This function is not available in the following cases. - When the video quality is 60P.
- When dual recording or relay recording is activated.
• Depending on the connection and the strength of the wireless signal,  there may be interruptions in the live video image or the response may 
be slow.
• If you mount the camcorder on the optional CT-V1 Camera Pan Table,  you can use the...

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Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings Using a Web Browser on an 
iOS or Android Device
With the Remote Browse function, you can use the Web browser on 
any device equipped with a Wi-Fi receiver (iOS/Android devices, com-
puters, etc.) to access the camcorder. You can then play back your 
recordings using the Web browser and even save local copies of them 
on your device*.
* Depending on the device, OS, browser, movie format and video quality, you may not be able to play back or download...

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• The URL is always the same so you may find it convenient to bookmark the URL.
5 iOS/Android device: Select the desired recording from the index  screen and play it back.
• Touch the button on the top left of the screen to change the index screen displayed. Touch  · (AVCHD movies), ¸  (MP4 movies) 
or  }  (photos) of the desired memory ( & built-in memory or  8 
memory card).
• Touch a thumbnail to display the photo (or the first frame of a movie). 
MP4 movies only: Touch again to...

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Operating modes:
POINTS TO CHECK
• Before you perform this procedure for the first time, install the Movie  Uploader app on your iOS device. The app can be downloaded for free 
from the following Web site.
http://appstore.com/movieuploader
1 Camcorder: From any index screen, set the camcorder to connect  with the iOS device.
• The camcorder’s SSID (network name) and password will appear.
• The camcorder will be ready to connect with the iOS device.
2 iOS device: In the Wi-Fi...

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NOTES
• Depending on factors such as the wireless network conditions, it can  take some time to upload video files.
• The procedure above may differ depending on the version of iOS you  are using.
• For details about the Movie Uploader app, visit PIXELA’s Web site. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/canon/e/movieuploader/
• The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files  on other devices.
- Scenes exceeding 4 GB.
- Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes.
-...

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General requirements
•Computer with ImageBrowser EX and CameraWindow correctly 
installed. For details on installing the software, refer to 
Saving MP4 Mov-
ies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS) ( A 106).
• Completed free registration online for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.
• Account settings for the services you plan to use (YouTube, Facebook,  etc.). Available services may differ by country/region.
Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder
Using  CameraWindow , log in to CANON iMAGE...

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6 Computer: Exit CameraWindow and then end the connection between the camcorder and computer.
NOTES
• Available Web services differ depending on the country/region of use  and may be updated from time to time. For the latest details about avail-
able services and terms of use, visit your local CANON iMAGE GATE-
WAY Web site.
• If the date set in the camcorder is not correct, the camcorder cannot  connect to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Make sure the date is correct 
before trying to...